Ravens focus on defensive player development as padded practice approaches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 3:19 PM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
The Baltimore Ravens are preparing for training camp as padded practices begin, highlighting players who could benefit from increased physicality. Zion Young, Aeneas Peebles, John Jenkins, and Trenton Simpson are among the key defensive players needing to show their effectiveness in contact situations. The team's coaching staff, under Jesse Minter and Anthony Weaver, aims to evaluate which players can step into larger roles as the regular season approaches. The Ravens currently have a mix of veterans and younger talent vying for meaningful positions on the roster.
- •Zion Young's performance in one-on-one drills is critical for his development.
- •Aeneas Peebles must prove his ability to handle double teams in padded drills.
- •John Jenkins seeks to reinforce his role as a reliable interior defensive tackle.
- •Trenton Simpson aims to solidify his position as a key linebacker alongside Roquan Smith.
- •Padded practices are vital for the evaluation of younger defensive talent.
- 3:19 PMYahoo Sports — Ravens defensive players with most to gain once pads come on
"A look at six Ravens defensive players with the most to gain once pads come on, including Zion Young, Aeneas Peebles and Trenton Simpson.
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